Dobra nasza
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What it means
“We’ve got it / we’re in luck / things are looking up.” An exclamation of relief or satisfaction when things turn out well — “we’re good,” “we’ve pulled it off.”
Vocabulary
- dobra — good (feminine/neuter plural)
- nasza — ours (feminine)
Grammar note
A fixed exclamatory phrase. No verb — the ellipsis implies 'the situation is ours / good is ours.'
Cultural context
An old-fashioned but still-used expression of triumph or relief. Conveys a sense of collective success.
Intermediate
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